As Thailand-based firm Yacht Solutions near completion on the ambitious conversion project known as Fox, a 60-metre superyacht being rebuilt in Bangkok, they have decided to open things up further with a new superyacht build division known as Ruea Yachts.
The new company aims to take advantage of British management, design and naval architecture in Thai shipyards, where hand-crafted finishes and strong attention to detail fit the needs of a superyacht builder.
The first design to be released by Ruea is the Ruea 60-metre, featuring naval architecture by BMT Nigel Gee, which has worked on such projects as A and Dubai. Meanwhile, the design is the work of UK firm Design Unlimited. The twin screw diesel yacht will have 1,240 gross tonnage, and a beam of 10.5 metres. Her steel hull and alumimum superstructure will be Lloyd’s certified and the yacht will be built to MCA Large Yacht 2 code.
Her top speed will be 16.7 knots, depending on engine option, with an expected range of 2,400 nautical miles at 16 knots. At 12 knots, her range is to increase to 4,900 nautical miles.
The Ruea 60 will also boast an excellent array of amenities and toys, including optional touch-and-go helipad on the bow, beach deck and bar, sea terrace and 3.5-metre swimming pool.
More About the Ruea 60 m motor yacht:
Originally a 58 metre hydrographic research vessel, YS001 is currently midway through the conversion process into a 60 m luxury yacht in Bangkok. Yacht Solutions secured the project back in 2008 and now their ‘refit team’ is well underway..
The full spectrum of work is being carried out by Thai companies, with just the interior design being outsourced overseas to Warwick Yacht Design in New Zealand
The works listed below are some of the major aspects of the job:
•Full design process – interior and exterior
•Stripping of the existing vessel
•Major steel work
•Major alloy work
•Complete repowering
•Rewiring the entire vessel
•Re-plumbing the entire vessel
•Fairing and painting the complete vessel above the waterline
•Installation of new boarding ladders, passerelles, stabilizers
•Complete new interior fit out
With many contractors temporarily relocating for this conversion project the yard on the outskirts of Bangkok now has upwards of 200 people working on the various aspects of the project. With on site project offices, new purpose built alloy shed and bonded warehouse the management team have all the necessary facilities to control the conversion process whilst minimising any unnecessary duties paid on imported items as the vessel is due for exportation upon completion. All contractors involved are working closely together ensure the highest standards are achieved, once launched this vessel will be a fine example of what can be achieved in Thailand.
